Trillium Lake Loop Trail #761
Vehicle access is affected by recreational gate closures on December 1 through April 1 annually. Closures may be impacted by weather and close earlier or open later.
This is a very kid-friendly trail, as it's mostly level for the entire length. The trail goes around Trillium Lake and through Trillium Lake Campground and near Trillium Lake Day Use Area. There are great views of Mt. Hood along this trail. The trail crosses wetlands that provide bird watching opportunities. Its distance and easy terrain make it a great family hike, particularly for those with strollers or with limited mobility.
This trail was built to be barrier free. The trail surface is a combination of wooden boardwalk and very finely compacted rock. There are a few benches along the trail. The trail begins and ends at the Trillium Lake dam.
Winter: Trillium Lake Loop Trail is a 3.6-mile loop from the Trillium Access Hill. It's a 4.4-mile round trip from Trillium Sno-Park & Trailhead. The trail is popular and is mostly gentle terrain with a picturesque lake, meadow, and a view of Mt. Hood. The access trail is steep and it recommended that beginner and intermediate skiers walk down it. Dogs must on a leash on the Trillium area ski trails.
Summer: The 2-mile trail begins and ends on the east side of the dam at Trillium Lake Campground.
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General Information
Portions of the boardwalk on Trillium Lake Loop Trail have been and continue to be replaced for accessibility needs, thanks to support from the National Forest Foundation and other partners.
A State of Oregon Sno-Park permit is required November 1 through April 30 at Trillium Lake. There is no formal trail fee, but a $3 donation is recommended. Donations pay for volunteers grooming the trail for winter recreation use.
Dogs must be on a leash on the Trillium area ski trails.
Address: 70220 E Highway 26 Zigzag, OR 97049
Phone: (503) 622-3191
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From Portland, OR - Travel 31 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 and turn south on Trillium Lake Loop Road (Forest Road 2656) (across from the Snow Bunny Sno-Park). Take Trillium Lake Loop Road (Forest Road 2656) for 2.5 miles, passing Trillium Lake Campground and Day Use Area turns. The road will bear right and go down to the lake’s dam. Parking is just before the dam. The trail starts at either end of the dam.
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Operated By
Forest Service operated. Groomed by citizen volunteers in the winter.
